Questions about Insurance?

If you have dental insurance and are concerned about coverage do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff. Our team here at Gentle Dental will help you with any payment or insurance questions you may have and will work closely with you to help you get the most out of your dental plan.

About Payment

Gentle Dental aims to be as gentle on your wallet as our dentists are when providing treatment. Our professional staff will help you get the most from your dental insurance benefits and explain any deductibles and co-pays to you.

The Gentle Dental Smile Plan

The Gentle Dental Smile Plan is perfect if you don’t have dental insurance and offers significant savings. The plan has no waiting period, involves no paperwork, and covers all pre-existing conditions.

You can enroll as an individual, couple or family and receive significant discounts on preventative services including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and x-rays, as well as a host of other dental services. All other services including specialty care such as extractions, root canals, and orthodontics are discounted 20% from our list prices.

The Smile Plan is effective immediately and there are no claim forms to fill out and no maximums. Seniors 62 and older receive additional discounts on enrollment fees and parents can keep children on their family plan until age 26.

Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for everyone to obtain quality dental care at an affordable price.

Flexible Financing

We understand that you don’t always have the cash at hand, that’s why we accept most major credit cards and offer flexible financing options which can be helpful if you require more extensive work, orthodontics, or cosmetic procedures that aren’t covered by insurance. These plans can offer:

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To Know Us Is To Love Us

LEARN ABOUT US

The Las Vegas Gentle Dental office is conveniently located at the corner of E. Warm Springs Road and South Spencer Street, just east of the Bruce Woodbury Beltway. Appointments are available throughout the week including weekends and evenings. Gentle Dental accepts most insurance plans and offers flexible payment schedules to help keep your dental treatments affordable.

The friendly dental professionals at our Warm Springs Road office offer a full range of services for people of all ages including young children and infants. We provide the best in general dentistry and oral surgery including endodontics, root canals, and dental implants. Put a beautiful smile on your child’s face with the help of our pediatric orthodontist, or take advantage of tooth whitening and cosmetic procedures to create the smile of your dreams. Don’t forget your gums — our periodontic team is ready to help you keep your gums healthy and strong.

Gentle Dental takes pride in the quality of our services and the friendliness of our team of dentists. Whether you need a checkup, emergency treatment, or a new set of dentures, we’re here to serve you with convenient scheduling options and affordable service. Visit our office or call 702-930-5688 today.

Meet The Team

WHO WE ARE

Deborah Solomon

Deborah Solomon

D.D.S. Orthodontist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Solomon says, “Improving people’s smiles is the most rewarding part of my job.” She feels fortunate to have a career that allows her to improve her patients’ health, confidence and self-esteem. “Ever since I had braces, I wanted to be just like my Orthodontist and give my patients the same positive experience that I had!”

After graduating from Touro College, Dr. Solomon received her Dental Degree from the NYU College of Dentistry. She was awarded her Orthodontics Certificate from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics, the Nevada Dental Association and the Southern Nevada Dental Society. Dr. Solomon served in the US Air Force. She also speaks French and Hebrew.

Dr. Solomon says, “Away from the office I like to shop, exercise, and find healthy yummy recipes. I love hearing funny stories, so please share!”

EDUCATION

B.S., Biology–Touro College
D.D.S.–NYU College of Dentistry
Orthodontics Certificate–Roseman University of Health Sciences

James Chen

James Chen

D.D.S. Endodontist

Dr. Chen enjoys making a positive difference in peoples lives, and realizes that giving patents a new smile through procedures such as Root Canal Therapy can dramatically improve both their health and sense of well-being. He encourages his patients to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible. Dr. Chen is always open to questions and is attentive to each patient’s individual needs.

After receiving his B.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Chen was awarded his D.D.S. from their School of Dentistry. He continued on at UCLA, receiving his Endodontics Certificate. Dr. Chen has also taught on the Endodontics faculty of the UCLA School of Dentistry. It’s a position he loved very much and he hopes to one day return to teaching when his busy schedule permits it.

Away from the office, Dr Chen likes to read and wood craft. He feels wood crafting has a lot in similar with dentistry: both need precision and artistry. And he has a lot of gadgets for that–just like he always welcomes the newest, high-tech gadgets for Root Canal Therapy!

Education

B.S., Biology–University of California, Los Angeles
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Endodontics Certificate–UCLA School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Association of Endodontists

Kenneth Dettlaff

Kenneth Dettlaff

D.M.D. General Dentistry

Dr. Dettlaff says, “As a child I was fascinated with going to the dentist: seeing all the tools and observing how teeth can be repaired and how patients can be given amazing new smiles.” Now, as General Dentist, he is proud of his work, knowing that it provides healthy, functional bites and terrific smiles for his patients. It’s an added satisfaction for him to witness the improvement of his patients’ self-esteem and overall well being as their courses of treatment progress.

After graduating from Arizona State University, Dr. Dettlaff received his Dental Degree from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a member of many organizations including the American Dental Association.

In his free time, Dr. Dettlaff enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. They like to travel to exotic destinations for scuba diving.

Education

B.S. – Arizona State University
D.M.D. – Washington University School of Dental Medicine

R.F John Holtzen

R.F John Holtzen

D.M.D. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Holtzen provides a full scope of surgery within the head and neck region. His passion and vision for surgical results, and the patient’s quality of life, transforms lives daily. Dr. Holtzen is also renowned for his skill in utilizing dental implants to help patients regain function and quality of life that have been compromised by trauma or dental disease.

After graduating from California State University, Dr. Holtzen received his Dental Degree from the Temple University School of Dentistry. He completed a surgical internship at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital and then later, a surgical residency at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center.

He’s a member of the Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Hotlzen has been voted the Las Vegas Review Journal’s Top Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon by his peers multiple times and has served as associate professor at the University of Nevada School Of Medicine and the University of Southern Nevada.

Affiliations

Steven Morris

Steven Morris

D.D.S. General Dentist

Dr. Morris says, “I love meeting, getting to know, and most of all helping my patients and encourage them to be involved in their treatment to get the best possible resuts. I feel fortunate to have a career that allows me to improve my patients’ health, confidence and self-esteem.”

After graduating from Western Michigan University, Dr. Morris received his Dental Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.

Dr. Morris says, “I have been an avid muscle car enthusiast my whole life and am an active member in the local Mopar car club. I also enjoy antiquing with an eye towards anything related to advertising. They don’t make it like they used to! I am also a sports lover and very excited that Las Vegas got a professional hockey team as I grew up in Hockeytown. Can’t wait to go to some games!”

Education

B.S., Chemistry/Biology–Western Michigan University
D.D.S.–University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

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All of the doctors and staff here treated me wonderfully! Cortney and Angel were more than helpful when it comes to understanding my treatment plan. Dr. Retzlaff was attentive and understood the sensitivity of my situation. Will definitely be back!

Staff was warm and welcoming. Very short waiting time! Dr Dettlaff was wonderful! Tammy the hygienist did a fabulous job. I've been using gentle dental for 3yrs and I've never had any complaints. I would highly recommend this dental office!

Gentle Dental Warm Springs replied on Oct 13, 2017:

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Dr. Dettlaff is amazing, Tammy is incredible, and Janise is always helpful and happy! I always feel relaxed and confident in my care. I also want to thank Inez, Jenn, Jaleyxis, and Courtney for superb service!

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Dr. Morris was very patient and thoughtful. Jen was also very helpful in preparing and prepping me. And Courtney was also a positive impact at the end with explaining all my procedures and billing. This will be my new dental family for sure!

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It sounds cheesy, but Gentle Dental on Warm Springs really lives up to their name! From Jenn doing my X-rays without scraping my gums, to Tammy executing the most comfortable cleaning imaginable. I've even had two wisdom teeth extracted here and had a better experience than I had when I had wisdom teeth extracted by an oral surgeon. Before I made the switch to Gentle Dental, my previous dentist told me that I had 3 cavities and Dr. Detlaff assured me that I didn't! It makes me feel safe in their hands knowing that they aren't trying to charge me for work that I don't need to have done. Janise, is always helpful and pleasant when booking my next appointment and I love that they have a program for people without dental insurance. I highly recommend Gentle Dental on Warm Springs to anyone looking for a new dental facility!

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Thanks again to Dr. Morris, Martha, Janise and Marley for taking such good care of me during my visits. Anyone looking for genuine dental care should use this office, they are the best!

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I've never had a crown before but after this experience, I can see how if special care isn't taken it can truly suck. Everybody was fantastic. They were quick, efficient, but also thorough. I was especially impressed with how long the dentist spent sizing my permanent to make sure it was just right. I realized what a great job he'd done when, after about 2 hours of having the permanent cemented in place, I couldn't even tell it was there. And I still don't. It's like any other tooth. Outstanding work. Thank you!!!

Gentle Dental Warm Springs replied on Jan 24, 2017:

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Really kind staff. Doctor Dettlaff was extremely informative when I had a lot of questions. This was probably the first time in a long time that I actually felt like I can trust a dental staff, after being over diagnosed from another place. 10/10 highly recommend

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